Abingdon (1902 automobile)

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The Abingdon, built in 1902 and 1903, is an English automobile made by John Child Meredith of Birmingham, who normally manufactured ignition equipment and accessories.

The range consisted of a 3 12  hp single-cylinder-engined two-seater with two-speed gearbox and chain drive. There was also the Meredith model with a 2-cylinder 9 hp engine and a 4-seater tonneau body.

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